Iran Loses to Belgium in Poland Handball Tournament


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran handball team was defeated against Belgium 35-31 at the 4 Nations Cup in Krakow, Poland Thursday night.

Iran, who had lost to Poland 32-27 in its first match, will meet Morocco on Friday.

Veselin Vujovic’s team will also play a friendly match with South Korea on January 8.

Team Melli competes in the tournament as part of preparation for the 2023 IHF Men’s World Championship, which will be held in Poland and Sweden from January 11 to 29.

Iran has been drawn along with Chile, Spain and Montenegro in Group A.

The Persians will meet Chile on January 12 in their opener.